It seems to me there are a couple of issues here. I don't think a shelter wants just any JoeBloe walking in one day to say "hey I'd like to help by walking your dogs". The shelter needs to know something about its volunteers though a criminal check might be a bit much. If someone has been volunteering at a shelter for some time so the staff knows them and now new policies are being put into effect, then the shelter should have some sort of informational meeting/handout for all its volunteers so they know what and why. And even when volunteers have been accepted, some mini-training should be included for handling dogs. Many shelter dogs have been abused so I wouldn't want a volunteer who grew up under the "old" system of training with spanking and collar yerking now handling a special needs dog. Actual certification for dog walkers - no - the government intrudes enough.
Lost Dog Gathers Clues to Find its Family
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That was sent to me yesterday. What a story and what a dog. Talk about love there it is. My daughter and I both cried but at least there was such a Happy ending.
Rita Jean
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Ok, so I am in a very sappy place right now, but regardless, this story made me cry..such a sad story with a bittersweet happy ending..At least they found their dog again..or should I said at least the dog found his family again..thanks for sharing Dan.
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What a great story - part of me hopes all our basenjis would be so loyal but another part says I never want to find out.
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Nice to hear a story with a happy ending, lets hope the family can be properly reunited very soon
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What a survivor. I'm sad for the family's loss, and I hope Ella can soon live with her family. Until then, she is in good hands in TN. In the past, I've had contact with the Kathy Wilkes-Myers and she is such dedicated and good-hearted person.
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Amazing story, what a loyal, sad dog to gather the belongings and sleep with them. And an incredible job of detective work to find the family. Thanks for sharing this touching tale.
